Ordinary and Visionary Followers

An Emoji devotions for Wed, September 1, 2021

Topic: Ordinary and Visionary Followers

Highlights: 

Jesus told someone else to come with him. But the man said, “Lord, let me wait until I bury my father.”

Luke 9:59

Then someone said to Jesus, “I want to follow you, Lord, but first let me go back and take care of things at home.”

Luke 9:61

In the middle of life, some great people would have met with Jesus before but they just can't  because they were constrained by the cares of life.

As a matter of fact, some people could not  follow Jesus Christ because of artificial and religious theories that denied them of the Lordship of Jesus Christ.  They need a sign to approve Jesus in their heart.

Of what has a man got when he does things in his ways and in the end has nothing profitable to say! For God is Spirit, and those who worship God must be led by the Spirit to worship him according to the truth. John 4:24

No one can find God through physical research not even by combining bible Verses to prove a point. It is Evident why Jesus taught us about having faith. That it it is through Faith you can get what you want from God. Matthew 21:22 says "If you have faith when you pray, you will be given whatever you ask for.”

You were saved by faith in God, who treats us much better than we deserve. This is God's gift to you, and not anything you have done on your own. It isn't something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about.

Ephesians 2:8‭-‬9

The difference between an ordinary and a Visionary followers of Jesus Christ is their Faith. 

You may belong to any other sect or religion and No one is going to take the blame for your choice. But if you believe in Jesus Christ, you will be saved you and your family.  Connect to God through faith in Jesus Christ today.

Prayer: Jesus, I believe in you that you are the son of God. I will never doubt you. Amen. 

The Key of Heaven

An Emoji devotions for Tue 31st August, 2021

Topic: The Key of Heaven 

Highlights: 

And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Matthew 16:19 KJV

Those who would have the keys of heaven would have first met with Jesus. The heaven is open in the Spirit and Jesus is ready to meet you to give you the Key of heaven provided you ask in prayer and faith. 

Matthew 7:7 says 

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

This will not go without a struggle and a fight. The struggle against the flesh and the fight  against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. 

Why? Because the Key of heaven will lead to many breakthroughs and discoveries that will liberate us and others from spiritual bondage. That is why every Christian who wants this Key must first be born again and baptized in the Holy Spirit. Because If our minds are ruled by our desires, we will die. But if our minds are ruled by the Spirit, we will have life and peace. If we follow our desires, we cannot please God.

Romans 8:6‭, ‬8. The Key must not be abused. (Read Luke 9:54-55)

Remember, You were not given the Key of heaven to do your own will. You were given the Key to do God's will and fulfill His purpose. God gave Paul the power to work great miracles in Acts 19:11 He did not just find the power somewhere and started using it as He wish. Therefore, Anytime you want to use the Key of Heaven in your prayers, Use it like Jesus use to by saying "THY WILL BE DONE NOT MINE" in the end of His prayers. (Read Luke 22:42)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I remember something I forgot to ask you: "The Key of Heaven". Give it to me according to the will of The Father in the Holy Spirit. I need it today in your name. Amen. 

Someone touched Me!

 

An Emoji devotions for Sun 29th August, 2021

Topic: Someone touched me! 

Highlights: 

But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” Luke 8:46

Jesus heard them and answered, “Healthy people don't need a doctor, but sick people do. I didn't come to invite good people to be my followers. I came to invite sinners.”

Mark 2:17 

Now you know the reason why the bleeding woman touched Jesus and power was gone out of Jesus to heal her. The name Jesus itself means "HELP" so the woman asked for help with her action. 

She had said to herself, “If I can just touch his clothes, I will be healed.”

Matthew 9:21 

When you show you faith to God, don't show it like you are already a prophet Elijah and you want to move mountain. Show it like a powerless person that need help. 

Jesus said, ‘One day, two men went into God's Great House to pray. One man was a Pharisee . The other man took taxes on behalf of the government. The Pharisee stood there by himself. He prayed like this: “Thank you, God, that I am different from all these other people. They are bad people. They rob other people. They have sex with women that are not their wife. Thank you, God, that I am not like this man who takes taxes on behalf of the government. I stop eating on two days of each week. I give to you one tenth of all the things and money that I receive.”  But the other man stood far away. He would not even look up towards heaven . He was hitting his body with his hands to show how sorry he was. He prayed like this: “Please, God, be kind to me. I have done many bad things.” ’  Jesus went on to say, ‘Let me tell you about these men when they left there. The man that took taxes on behalf of the government was now right with God. But the Pharisee had not made anything right with God. Some people lift themselves up to be important. But God will bring all of them down low. Other people are humble . God will lift up those people to a good place.’

People who are well do not need a doctor. It is people who are ill that need a doctor. Some people think that they always obey God. Jesus did not come to help people like that. Some people know that they have done wrong things. Jesus is asking those people to come to him for help. Hallelujah!

Prayer: Lord Jesus I am incomplete without you. Please help me!

Don't be afraid of height

 

An Emoji Devotions for Fri 27th August 2021

Topic: Don't Be Afraid of Height

Highlights: 

...Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 14:6

Everyone needs a little bit of fear in our lives. It is fear of accident that cautions drivers to drive carefully on the road. A little child with no amount of fear in them could take life-taking risks that could lead to untimely death. When fear is too much, it leads to shyness, low self esteem and failure. There is also a Spirit of fear that causes timidity and negative mindset in man. 

 When we compare what God could do in our lives to what fear can lead to, we will see that it is better to hold on to God's side. 

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Job 28:28 

God is taller than the heights we are afraid of. He assures us that "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." Isaiah 43:2 

In this life: "Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 14:6. It does not matter if you are chasing a very big dream (pls read Deuteronomy 32:30)

You can go higher in life if you believe in what God commands Psalm 119:47 says "God's command brings happiness". 

When you do God's command - You are the light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill (that) cannot be hidden.

Matthew 5:14 

Don't be afraid of height. Just Believe that safety and winning only comes from God Proverbs 21:31

If you surrender your life to Jesus Christ and believe in his backing power. You will get there. Trust God today

Prayer: O Lord my Safety. Help me to go higher and greater in the power of your accomplishments in Jesus name. Amen.

Planned Work of God

 

An Emoji devotions for 25th August, 2021

Topic: Planned Work of God

Highlights: 

When Jesus saw the man and realized that he had been crippled for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to be healed?”

John 5:6 

For I know the plans that I have in mind for you,” declares Adonai , “plans for shalom and not calamity—to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 TLV

Relevant to that situation over there in John 5:6; Jesus saw a man who was crippled for 38 years lying on the floor and still have to ask him "Do you want to be healed?". It is apparent that God wants to be sure about his need before He carry out His plans. Our response will indicate that we are ready receive assistance from God.

“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” Mark 10:51

Believe me, God do answers all our prayers but the answers were denied for the best reasons. Sometimes God's response to our needs are questions with situations we are facing today because still we don't get it that what we need at first is the qualifications to receive what we want. If you have the opportunity to see God passing by your house today, what is the most important thing you will ask him to do for you?

God has worked out his plans to assist you. He wants to build your mental maturity first so as to understand how He wants your package delivered to you. 

 If you are someone looking for a life partner for years, and you are still single. If Jesus asks why are you single? Would you rather tell him that you did not know how to treat ladies with love, or peradventure because ladies love money and you did not have it. Do you think riches is the only requirement to get the faithful woman? What about couples who got married because of money and later did not enjoy their marriage?

God is putting you through situations to make you undergo learning process. If you still don't get it, you may end up marrying the wrong person because you might lack the vitals of treating special women with love and kindness.

If God knows that your mental strength is not mature enough to receive riches He will create challenges to make you strong for it. Because some have lost their Holiness because they cannot maintain riches. Many people has committed suicide while some have committed crimes that lead them to untimely death because they are not mature enough to manage God's blessings.

What you need to do is to flow with God's plan. Understand that His plans are for your good. Keep praying that God will continue His plans for you because only God's plan works and only His plans gives hope and great future. Jeremiah 29:11

Prayer: God I remain focus trusting in your gracious plans for me. Though I may not understand right now but I will continue to hope and believe your plans for my life. So help me Lord in Jesus name. 

Someone Got their healing. Was it you?

 

An Emoji Devotions for Monday 23rd August 2021

Topic: Someone Got their healing. Was it you?

Highlights:

But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” Luke 8:46

While some people are trying to get a selfie pose with Jesus, some are doing their best just to touch the edge of his garment. Sounds funny right?

"Jesus said C'mon someone touched me." Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.”  "You won't understand the kind of touch I mean Peter". It's not that kind of touch of arm over shoulder Peter. It is a touch on the tip of my robe. Peter was astonished and was like ah ahh ahh! 

Some people got their miracles and healing right over there, was that you? Someone also got their deliverance, financial breakthrough, restoration and lots more. Was it you who touched the Master?

If that was you, then congratulations! Your faith has made you whole! Go in peace!

"Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. 48 Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” Matthew 8:47-48

Give yourself a break and Go only for the edge of His garment. It's not too late to touch the Lord today for free! Only by faith. 

Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ if I can but only touch the edge of your garment I will be made whole. Please bless my faith today in Jesus name. Amen. 

What Happened?

 

An Emoji devotions for Sun 22nd August, 2021

Topic: What Happened? 

Highlight: 

But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.  He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.  And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go , sir: and went not.

Matthew 21:28‭-‬30 KJV

A Christian is a born again believer of Jesus Christ. When anyone changes the game plan of being a Christian to being religious, then that person is not more doing the will of God. What are the game plan of being a Christian. 

1. You are the salt for everyone on earth. But if salt no longer tastes like salt, how can it make food salty? All it is good for is to be thrown out and walked on.

Matthew 5:13

There are two different things between saying "No".and walking away. In the older days, a slap on the right cheek is a bad insult. So when someone slaps or insults you, our Lord Jesus asks us to walk away. Matthew 5:39. Hey I know this is not going to be easy but that is what the Lord commands us to do. If you truly wants to follow the game plan you have to obey God's command because as a believer of Christ, you are the salt of the whole earth, and you are supposed to be sweet as ever. So what happened to sweetness if Christians behave like the every other socialites? May God have mercy.

2. As a Christian, You are the light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden, and no one lights a lamp and puts it under a clay pot. Instead, it is placed on a lampstand, where it can give light to everyone in the house. Make your light shine, so others will see the good you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14‭-‬16. If you cannot shine the light of Jesus Christ for others around to see as an example. What then is the evidence that you are obedient child of God. 

3. If you are only kind to your friends, then you are not doing anything special. Even people who do not believe in God do that. So you must be good in every way, as your Father above is good in every way.’

Matthew 5:47‭-‬48 

Let me stop here and go back to the question of the topic: "what happened?". Whatever you can do to go many miles for the sake of Christ . Do it. 

When God called you from darkness to light for being a Christian, He did not call you to behave like everyone non-Christians. He  called you to do be like Jesus His only son. Are you living up to the true meaning of your calling or you are just doing something else under the umbrella of Christianity? Pray to God to lead you to the right path and read the book of Matthew chapter 5 and 6 for more information about being a true child of God. 

Prayer: Thank you Lord for your mercy and kindness to count me among your children. please Lord help me amend my ways in any way I have been disobedient to you and also let your grace be sufficient for me in all ways in Jesus name. Amen.